The Only Driver Lesson You'll Ever Need

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    The Only Driver Lesson You'll Ever Need
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    Clay Ballard
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  • @garydizon1340
    @garydizon1340 2 місяці тому +3

    My first ever comment on UA-cam. Hey Clay, THANK YOU! The driver was the only club I wanted to learn before hitting the fairway for the first time. This video is the BOMB! It worked for me. Thanks again.

  • @simoping
    @simoping 3 роки тому +5

    Why do I love Clay Ballard? ? Because he gets right to the point and makes it easy to understand. Awesome tutorial. Thankyou from the UK.

  • @lynnita321
    @lynnita321 2 місяці тому +2

    Hi Clay, I'm just getting back to playing golf after a 25 year hiatus . Your videos with the slow motion, highlighted red line, and clear explanation of the mechanics with hands, club face etc. are incredibly helpful as I am a visual learner meaning I see it and I get it vs. being told only with words. Thank you so much for these great videos!

  • @carlollave169
    @carlollave169 2 роки тому +12

    I like very much how you articulate your lessons. That’s a rare talent. Teaching is about communicating a message. You do that well. Congratulations. Keep up the good work.

  • @sfobaygolfer
    @sfobaygolfer Рік тому +2

    Hi Clay. These tips resulted in DRASTIC improvements of my driver swing. Particularly "Snap, don't slap" is the difference maker. I have been hitting 'em long with a baby draw. Well done and thank you so much!

  • @bradlawler4627
    @bradlawler4627 Рік тому +3

    I wanted to thank you for a great lesson the fly rod movement has changed my entire swing and I was an 8 handicap thank you again added 50 yards to my driver

  • @deerer1950
    @deerer1950 2 роки тому

    Call Clay. I started out with 55 on nine holes. I shot 43 Thursday and I just shot a 42. I practitioner your lesson religiously. Practice chipping in my backyard and then go to the club about 4 day a week hitting on the range, and I can I practice on the o ok pen holes on the course. I told Sarah Curry to watch your video you’re amazing

  • @alancarlyon3928
    @alancarlyon3928 2 роки тому +24

    Hi Clay, I have just turned 70 and I am hitting the ball further and straighter than when I first started the game at 25! We old guy's never had tuition video's to keep us right in how to set up etc. But back then we were told that the left hand/arm for right handed golfers was the dominant hand/arm throughout the golf swing - till now - I find out that it does not matter which hand/arm one uses to create the golf swing! The right elbow was the key for me to create a good swing -ie- Keeping the right elbow close to my torso (side) following through with my right hand/arm created more consistency and longer distance hitting! Keeping the right elbow close to your right side would help all of those golfers who come over the top! I love your tuition tips Clay, i am sure you could explain to your followers better than I in how important the right elbow is!

    • @thecrazyisreal
      @thecrazyisreal 11 місяців тому +1

      I hope to have your enthusiasm and humility as I get older. Thanks for sharing that.

  • @luckyjay778
    @luckyjay778 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Clay Ballard! You helped me add 70yards to my drive. Straighter and further. My swing was not going back high enough. Straight and high backswing added so much distance. From 220 to 300 now. Wow! Hitting the top area of the back of the driving range net. Also widened up my stance as you mentioned. Also noting my swing angle. Not chopping like you mentioned. You are the best!

  • @crvdutch1536
    @crvdutch1536 Рік тому

    Best online instruction thus far….his attention to detail is second to none

  • @shanelethlean7095
    @shanelethlean7095 3 роки тому +6

    Perfect tutelage. The best explainer on biomechanics in the golfing world.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the vote of confidence. Play well!

    • @stienwong
      @stienwong 3 роки тому

      Completely agree. Clay is great!

  • @ZeeK33NKS
    @ZeeK33NKS 3 роки тому +17

    Just a shout out to Clay Ballard:
    Top Speed Golf channel was found when i was asked to play golf for the first time 2 years ago. After a year of playing once a month. Followed by another year playing 2-4 times a month. All while watching a decent amount of these videos with minimal practice. Goes to show that Clay’s analogies, in depth tutorials, and just overall simplifying the golf technique... Make it easy for a weekend Golfer to look like they’ve been playing for multiple years. 2 years later and I have been able to go from a beginner to a consistent mid handicap golfer. Aside from those days where its just not clickin lol
    Keep up the great work!

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Glad you're finding the instruction helpful. Keep up the great work!

  • @kaballas123
    @kaballas123 Рік тому +1

    Gonna go try this today on the course. I expect a big shank into Brenda's backyard flowers. But it looks like a bom if you time it right

  • @miketweedlie5768
    @miketweedlie5768 3 роки тому +11

    This is amazing. No one explains that inside swing path like you. You make it so simple

  • @rod2418
    @rod2418 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks so much Clay for your clear commonsense advice. I struggle with flipping the wrists with the driver and can’t hit consistently straight. My default shot is a hook. Your explanation of the release will help me a lot. Looking forward to putting your tips into practice on the range and then on the course. I am 62 but have not given up hope yet on getting my handicap down from 18.

  • @BigShay1977
    @BigShay1977 Рік тому +1

    You are my new favorite person.

  • @joseca1674
    @joseca1674 2 роки тому

    loved this lesson. i put your exercise at 5:15 into practice today at the range and it really helped out. thank you

  • @abelcastler
    @abelcastler 2 роки тому

    This video completely fix all my issues with my driver even my slice. Thank you very much!

  • @islanderdraws
    @islanderdraws Рік тому +1

    Great video Clay! Tons of info but brought down concise enough to do during one range session. 🏌⛳👌🙏

  • @joedixon7958
    @joedixon7958 2 роки тому +6

    Clay….I’ve been watching your videos on and off for the past 5-6 months. I recently experienced an epiphany using your “motorcycle move” (along your lag theory) - miracle!! I’m hitting 80-90% of my fairways with an additional 40-50 yards. I’m 61 years old and have played my entire adult life, but have never been more excited to play more golf. Now, I’ve got to work on my 80-125 yard game to convert these drives to more birdie opportunities - can’t wait.

  • @fahmiamri
    @fahmiamri 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for compiling this clay. U the man!

  • @kahep314
    @kahep314 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you thank you, You are great with your demonstrations and visualizations.

  • @frankcanzanella6753
    @frankcanzanella6753 3 роки тому

    I enjoy that you talked about closing the club head face at address. You said to hit the outside of the ball. Hit the outside while coming from the inside to create the draw. The downswing plane is different from the backswing plane. I have a blister on top of my left big toe knuckle. I tape it so it doesn’t get red and sensitive. I think if I keep my toes off the ground I can roll to the outside of my left foot and get slightly greater club head speed. Friday at Dyker Beach GC in Brooklyn, NYC I hit a 294 yard drive from the white tees. The 7th hole is a par 5 482 yards (491-482). I’m a very flexible 70 year old guy who ran 14 marathons in the 1990’s & 2000’s. After a 28 year break I’m back very much in the game. I’ve written 20,000 words on the golf swing thanks in large measure to the great videos of UA-cam. Imagining the golf swing is a meditative art form. I had a chance to reach a green that many golfers don’t get a chance to do. I didn’t hit the green but I feel it will happen. Be Great Be Good and Be Lucky

  • @papaburf7275
    @papaburf7275 2 роки тому +5

    Absolutely love your teaching method. I've watched hundreds of training videos and not a one of these high powered instructors ever tells me "now I'm exaggerating here so you see the point". You have a way of making everything so much clearer and understandable. I see someone else say don't chop and they exaggerate the club path and I'm thinking, I don't do that! You tell me it's an exaggeration and suddenly I understand the nuances of the golf swing. Thanks so much!

  • @LPKJFHIS
    @LPKJFHIS 2 роки тому

    This is actually a great lesson for the swing in general. Thanks Clay!

  • @Doctoberfest
    @Doctoberfest 3 роки тому +1

    These are seriously the best videos I've found so far. Total explanation, simple enough to understand and not get overwhelmed but detailed enough. Seriously trumps 99% of the top guys.

  • @jeffstonr9792
    @jeffstonr9792 2 роки тому

    best driver lesson on the tube, many thanks from across the pond

  • @alexgarcia7104
    @alexgarcia7104 3 роки тому +5

    With lessons at my local course, I learned how to hit the ball and play bogey golf. With your videos im mixing in birdies and hit my first ever eagle. Amazing content brother 🤙🏼

  • @joelightman9269
    @joelightman9269 3 роки тому +1

    I’m only 1/3 the way through the presentation but without question it’s the best communication I’ve ever seen regarding your side of the driver, Great Instructions, thank you!

  • @charleneguevara3527
    @charleneguevara3527 Рік тому +1

    Love the game focus practice. I will start doing this whole routine on the driving range. Thank you

  • @jonwright8236
    @jonwright8236 3 роки тому +1

    another great video of brilliant advice , thanks Clay

  • @tribui6994
    @tribui6994 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for the video, it's really a great video which helps me a lot to improve my swing

  • @michaelsimpson7340
    @michaelsimpson7340 2 роки тому

    Great video excellent instructions I look forward to really improve on my green game

  • @virtuestreams2616
    @virtuestreams2616 3 роки тому +12

    I just completed my first year of golfing (I am age 53), and I put your techniques to work today: Comparing today’s performance to my previous three outings, I improved my game 15 strokes. Wow! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mannyo1968
    @mannyo1968 2 роки тому

    Super video, muy bien explicado Gracias.

  • @kamakazicowboy
    @kamakazicowboy 2 роки тому

    amazing way of explaining. really appreciate your videos

  • @Slide728
    @Slide728 Рік тому +1

    I love this video. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to trying this at the driving range. I will keep you posted on my results.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  Рік тому

      Looking forward to hearing back! Good luck!!

  • @realestateusa
    @realestateusa 2 роки тому

    Thank You Clay. I play sometime at Heathrow CC. Learn many thing from you.

  • @Capo51
    @Capo51 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Clay! Found all this very useful and encourageing. Thank you for sharing 🙏. Just started play after longer break., so good to have second opinion. To test those things with our club pro, my golf teacher.

  • @user-qs9jj7ve9n
    @user-qs9jj7ve9n 11 місяців тому +1

    A "must see' video__ I was plagued with a duck hook, Clay saved Me, I've totally eliminated that problem and now, My driver is one of My most reliable clubs.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  11 місяців тому

      Awesome! Glad I could help 😀

  • @DJC3PO
    @DJC3PO 3 роки тому +2

    This really helped me. I started to feel the "snap" at the top of my irons. Didn't know how to apply it to my drive. Thanks for the solid advice 🙏

  • @tbates757
    @tbates757 Місяць тому +1

    This is beautiful, man. Thank you.

  • @jennyp.t.5358
    @jennyp.t.5358 2 роки тому +1

    Had no idea he is a pro in golf too? Grt tips as usual! 👏👏👏

  • @dougkott4619
    @dougkott4619 2 роки тому +1

    This video rocks! Really a great explanation of what to do, and why these setup changes give a better result. So key for me was the upper torso tilt away from the ball, and "opening up" the left foot...these two changes helped so much to free up swing and put the club in the correct slot on the backswing.
    It felt so much more comfortable and natural that I was encouraged to take a significantly bigger cut at the ball, with increased confidence I'd hit it square. Last week I nailed one 286 yards on a hole where I'd normally go 245-250. I'm able to clear traps now that I'd normally be in...such a thrill!
    Thank you! Subscribed! And keep making great videos.

  • @geoopa
    @geoopa 3 роки тому +11

    This is probably the best tutorial I've ever seen and believe me I've seen MANY! Thanks for your time and effort, to both of you. Well done.

  • @WhiskeyGunner
    @WhiskeyGunner 3 роки тому +1

    As a new golfer and youtubing the crap out of everything golf, this is the best description of the release I have found. It finally clicked and makes sense now

  • @binggao7400
    @binggao7400 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Clay for sharing this video. It's great to watch it again after I played a while. It really brings more understanding and details what you wanted to tell me than the first time I watched it. For me, it's a nice way to build up my skills.

  • @daquanwaters7653
    @daquanwaters7653 Рік тому

    Oh wow I live down the road from you and new to golf! But your videos are SO helpful!! Hope i can catch you on the course one day to fatigue my shot!

  • @tmmotter1
    @tmmotter1 Рік тому

    I shoot around 78-82 and still take a lot from your videos Clay. Appreciate the content brother!!!

  • @kishenwhabi4863
    @kishenwhabi4863 3 роки тому +6

    Great tips Clay. The spine tilt tip definitely works! Had tried it on my recent round and kept all but one drive on the fairway!

  • @FreakyGolf88
    @FreakyGolf88 2 роки тому

    Congrats Clay, brilliant content !!!

  • @inuvik491
    @inuvik491 3 роки тому +1

    Probably the best driver centric video Iv ever seen, all bases covered, great work....

  • @timothycoates4723
    @timothycoates4723 2 роки тому

    what a great video. A very BIG THANK you

  • @j.kablepatten3981
    @j.kablepatten3981 2 роки тому

    Awesome tips, thanks

  • @lexfowell8500
    @lexfowell8500 Рік тому +1

    Thanks clay,nice one

  • @tgray1
    @tgray1 3 роки тому +20

    Hi Clay, I love your videos! I've added distance to my drives AND I'm hitting more fairways than ever! Keep it up!

  • @colinsmee6944
    @colinsmee6944 3 роки тому +2

    Great videos clay - only play about once a month but the same group of about 10-12 guys each month for 16 years - after watching your videos for a couple of week and a 100 balls at the range smashed the guys by 8 strokes today - I have been doing so much wrong for so long - never had a lesson but watched plenty of other YOU TUBE VIDEOS - believe me these are the best on the internet by far - love the grip video with the marks on the glove as well - thanks Clay -I don't want to but I will tell the other in our group about your channel.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  3 роки тому

      Awesome! Thanks for the support and keep up the good work!

  • @Kossak889
    @Kossak889 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this info

  • @septemberquest6393
    @septemberquest6393 2 роки тому +1

    Totally new to golf..just learning..thank you.🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️

  • @colinwalker8807
    @colinwalker8807 Рік тому +1

    Very clear understandable points! Can’t wait to get practicing. Thanks clay

  • @coenraaddejager7770
    @coenraaddejager7770 2 роки тому +5

    awesome video. I just wish i watched the whole video before i went to the driving range yesterday and hit 250 balls. Im going back this morning to see if i can fix my slice.

  • @jhumursinghania1451
    @jhumursinghania1451 3 роки тому

    This is such a helpful tutorial in driver management for power distance. Thanks Clay❤️

  • @Paul-kw1og
    @Paul-kw1og 2 роки тому +1

    Great info.
    Nailed it!!

  • @cruzcontreras2391
    @cruzcontreras2391 2 роки тому

    Good stuff! Thanks, and keep up the good work.

  • @risingphoenix7633
    @risingphoenix7633 Рік тому +1

    Never realized my trailing elbow was higher than my front (because of my right hand placement) on setup until I actually paid attention......thanks for all the tips Clay! Great Vid! Subbed and liked!

  • @donschmidt8203
    @donschmidt8203 3 роки тому +2

    Probably the best explanation of setting up for power and control I have seen. Love Alex Fortey and Steve Johnston but this is on another level for breaking down what is a complicated motion because the player makes it complicated! He simplifies it to a pre school level. Clay Ballard is a teacher who can instruct anyone from the genius to the dunce. Keep up the great instruction!

  • @kinglolly5480
    @kinglolly5480 Рік тому +1

    I started my driving range few days ago with no coach, I hope this video will help me a lot
    At least I know how to hit correctly

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  Рік тому

      Good luck! Let me know how you're doing!

  • @pongsolo
    @pongsolo Рік тому

    You don't even know how this video changed my game.you are amazing 😍

  • @alexandersantos1690
    @alexandersantos1690 2 роки тому

    Best UA-cam UA-cam Instructor 🙌🏽

  • @johnkrupey5816
    @johnkrupey5816 2 роки тому

    Great video and advice for people who never played much golf before. It is hard to buy golf clubs. This new set is great for beginners who haven't played much golf. Buying golf clubs can be challenging I agree.

  • @craigmccormack948
    @craigmccormack948 3 роки тому +1

    Ur tips sorted my driving out straight away amazing.....

  • @mehrdadsaberi6626
    @mehrdadsaberi6626 2 роки тому +1

    You are a great Instructor!

  • @tillsy23
    @tillsy23 2 роки тому +3

    What a light bulb moment, I have been gripping the club, setting up and always felt off, by setting up, adding the 10-15 degrees of tilt then gripping the driver I hit my first ever draw with the driver thanks for that can't believe no one ever mentioned that before

  • @carloscrawford2454
    @carloscrawford2454 2 роки тому

    Another great video Champ! Ty

  • @samandtravis2494
    @samandtravis2494 3 роки тому +1

    Great detailed instruction. I've been binge watching your videos all throughout this pandemic and winter to get tips on better driver play. Made it to the range for the first time this season a week ago and implemented the bowed/hinged left wrist at impact (snap not slap) and gripping the club with the right hand after being in the tilt position. I hit the straightest and longest drives since I started playing over 15 years ago. Always struggled with a slice and the couple lessons I took didn't correct it. I even took the draw bias out of my driver head. Thank you very much and look forward to more practice to solidify these into habit.

  • @tonyparrish5366
    @tonyparrish5366 2 роки тому

    Great Instruction here

  • @bdiddo
    @bdiddo 2 роки тому

    Great video. I have incorporated your tips and definitely see improvement. One thing I do not hear you talk talk about is the optimal distance you should standing from the ball with your club, particularly the driver. I found out that I was standing too far back ( thinking that was a more powerful stance). When I moved in though my contact and swing plane was 100% better.

  • @ShahidKhan-pq4cr
    @ShahidKhan-pq4cr 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this the best video

  • @ericmurphy9986
    @ericmurphy9986 3 роки тому +1

    One of the best videos of how to hit a driver. Thank you. Interested to know the required shaft position at address.

  • @JPHammer..
    @JPHammer.. 2 роки тому

    really great tuition

  • @haydenkurie9766
    @haydenkurie9766 2 роки тому

    24 years old and 4 months into my golf journey. Played some as a kid on and off but unfortunately being 10 I didn’t have $35 to go play golf on a consistent basis. I got the bug now. 1am trying to learn how to drive the ball better lmao 🤣 finally broke 90 twice for the first time last week. Need to improve the driver tho! Thanks for the knowledge.

  • @joannel.stevens1932
    @joannel.stevens1932 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video

  • @andrepowell7639
    @andrepowell7639 2 роки тому

    One of the best Instructors I’ve seen. Thanks fir all the tips and help!

  • @johnfaedi7985
    @johnfaedi7985 2 роки тому +1

    have to say i’ve struggled with a mean slice since forever. i’ve watched quite a few videos, tried several different swings and grips. and this is the one that did it. especially the first section of this video. i’m consistently hitting straight drives for the first time ever. just played a round and lost zero balls. usually lose about 10. and my drives are going much further. the snap vs slap is the main thing that worked. thank you my dude!

    • @yama762
      @yama762 3 місяці тому

      😊😊 hi 😊

  • @benjaminvary8515
    @benjaminvary8515 Рік тому

    Thank you Clay. You fixed my drive, and hence my whole game. You succeeded where all the others failed (or did i :D). Either way, thank you very much. You won a subscriber.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it! Thanks for subscribing!

  • @martinshaffer2014
    @martinshaffer2014 2 роки тому

    Superior explanation with drills ..works well..😋

  • @kevinhayden1
    @kevinhayden1 2 роки тому

    Great common sense video! Now off to the practice!
    Thanks!

  • @coreysewall2039
    @coreysewall2039 2 роки тому +5

    Really like your lessons and swing. You explain things so clearly and I appreciate it. Let me know when you need a student to do some lessons on :)

  • @jimdames4081
    @jimdames4081 2 роки тому

    Very good info

  • @Sir_Godz
    @Sir_Godz 3 роки тому +2

    Love the Snell product placement Clay lol. Totally casual.

  • @Sparky_007
    @Sparky_007 Рік тому +18

    It's just a weird feeling for me to try to get rotation of the core when my feet are wider apart and I'm on an upwards angle with my torso.

    • @user-lz2ij5qu3o
      @user-lz2ij5qu3o Рік тому

      แปลเป็นไทย

    • @obigboss998
      @obigboss998 Рік тому +3

      Try slightly pointing your lead foot outward. That was a huge help for me.

    • @thecotwmechanic119
      @thecotwmechanic119 10 місяців тому

      @@obigboss998Thankyou so much pointing that lead foot out made the rotation so much easier by marking my trail foot stay entirely on the ground.

  • @mikebroady6060
    @mikebroady6060 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome Info

  • @RigFit
    @RigFit Рік тому

    Very informative. I appreciate the vid bro 💯💪🏾

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  Рік тому

      No problem 👍Thanks for the comment!

  • @kalilboulos5392
    @kalilboulos5392 3 роки тому +2

    Love everything you teach Clay..
    How do you cure getting stuck as you come down with the swing when you sometime are too late to stop the swing?
    it is much appreciated as always.

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  3 роки тому +1

      Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/2N_v-jwFjsM/v-deo.html Best of luck! Nate | TSG Instructor

  • @benwilson-smith1954
    @benwilson-smith1954 3 роки тому +1

    Exceptionally delivered Lesson. Really easy to follow, a very likeable guy and lots of visualisation to help the golfer. You've reminded me of a couple of aspects and I imagine. Most coaches would admit to that, Well done sir, not easy to make it so "understanderball" (randomly mistaken pun I thought I'd leave in) to every level of golfer! Thank you.

  • @lenardtan7169
    @lenardtan7169 Рік тому +1

    Great video

  • @mr.almosteverything6649
    @mr.almosteverything6649 7 місяців тому +1

    Love this as i need to stop sucking at golf!

  • @nygnts1156
    @nygnts1156 3 роки тому

    Hey Clay love the videos, I avg about 115mph and smash factor about 1.4 to 1.45 but I get the hooks any videos on getting rid of my hook? From watching I feel I need to hit the range and do the extreme both ways to find the sweet spot but any quick tips on getting rid of my hook would be solid! I avg about 285 on driver but usually play my 4 iron because my driver accuracy is so inconsistent. I also play a lot of softball so always feel that's a factor.

  • @Mr.WS6
    @Mr.WS6 2 роки тому +1

    @3:43 that yellow thing by your shoulder keeps tripping me out going up and down lol.

  • @torgsgotboards
    @torgsgotboards 3 роки тому +5

    Loved the axe! Yeah I was ok when I first saw the axe, but then I got tingles when you made a full swing right into the turf haha

    • @TopSpeedGolf
      @TopSpeedGolf  3 роки тому

      Haha! 😂 Didn't intend for people to have to check their pants after this one. 😀 Sorry about that.